by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 148 associate degrees in respiratory care therapy to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of respiratory care therapy for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality respiratory care therapy/therapist program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for respiratory care therapy students working on their associate degree.
The respiratory care therapy/therapist school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Respiratory Care Therapy Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for respiratory care therapy students seeking a an associate degree.
It's hard to beat Pitt Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the suburb of Winterville, Pitt Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Pitt Community College
It is difficult to beat Forsyth Technical Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Forsyth Technical Community College
It is difficult to beat Sandhills Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in respiratory care therapy. SCC is a small public college located in the rural area of Pinehurst.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Sandhills Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in respiratory care therapy has to take a look at Durham Technical Community College. Durham Technical Community College is a small public college located in the large city of Durham.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Durham Technical Community College
Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Fayetteville Technical Community College
Stanly Technical College is a small public college located in the town of Albemarle.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Stanly Community College
Located in the small city of Hickory, CVCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Catawba Valley Community College
Located in the large city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Central Piedmont Community College
Located in the rural area of Wentworth, RCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Rockingham Community College
Located in the town of Lumberton, Robeson Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in respiratory care therapy from Robeson Community College
Explore all the Best Respiratory Care Therapy Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 94 |
| Florida | 232 | 369 |
| Georgia | 217 | 110 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 38 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 118 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 66 |
| Virginia | 158 | 81 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 97 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 63 |
| Alabama | 109 | 77 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 94 |
Respiratory Care Therapy is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.